Old Trafford road to be named after former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson

SIR Alex Ferguson is being honoured for his career at Manchester United by having a road near Old Trafford named after him.

Published 10th September 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson to be honoured by Trafford Borough Council [GETTY IMAGES]

Ferguson, who retired at the end of last season after 27 years in charge, will also receive the freedom of Trafford Borough from the local authority.

He will be formally honoured at a meeting of councillors on October 14, said Trafford Council, when Waters Reach will be named Sir Alex Ferguson Way.

Sir Alex said: “I am delighted to accept this honour from Trafford Council. When I arrived at Old Trafford in 1986 I had little idea of the journey that awaited me.

"Over quarter of a century later, to receive the Freedom of the Borough of Trafford and to have a part of Trafford carrying my name is truly humbling.”

Council leader Matt Colledge said: “Sir Alex has contributed significantly to Trafford over a sustained period of time through his strong leadership of the Manchester United team and it was felt that the Honorary Freeman title and the renaming of the street was a fitting tribute to him.

“Football contributes significantly to the borough through the large number of visitors it attracts and jobs it creates. It has been through the success of the team that the club has grown in strength over the years, becoming one of the world’s most successful and renowned clubs.”